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Magnets and Motors In this kit, students explore the properties of magnets and the magnetic properties of electric currents. Students make a compass, investigate the relationship between magnetism and electricity, explore switches and circuits, and experiment with three different motors.
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Unit Descriptions for grade 6. Scroll down to locate Magnets and Motors. STC Home	Energy Curricular Companion Offering background content; kit enrichment; interdisciplinary connections; assessment strategies; and standards alignment. Kit Users and Classroom Experiences Find out what other teachers have done. STC Meets the Standards Full-text available online. (PDF file, requires Adobe Reader.)
STC kits are developed by the National Science Resources Center (NSRC) and published by Carolina Science and Math.

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 9819641.
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